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The paradox of leaving

four historical case studies on the dynamics of exit strategies

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The paradox of leaving

four historical case studies on the dynamics of exit strategies

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When studying exit strategies and their (military) implications, historical parallels come to mind. Because they are full of analogies with present-day expeditionary missions, for the purpose of this book probably the most thought-provoking and informative exits are those related to the process of decolonisation. Then, as now, the fundamental question was how to manage the political and military disengagement, while safeguarding Western political and economic influence. The four cases discussed here (Indonesia 1945-1949; Malaya 1945-1960; New Guinea 1945-1962 and Vietnam 1969-1973) suggest that exits in order to retain infl uence are intricately paradoxical by nature. They can only be understood properly by acknowledging that such exits are shaped by the complex and often contradictory dynamics of the interaction of civilian and military actors of the sides involved and the domestic and international environments, rather than by a preconceived end-state. Adaptation and constant reconsideration are a prerequisite for success or avoiding failure.

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Gepubliceerd inNetherlands Annual Review of Military Studies 2015. The Dilemma of Leaving: Political and Military Exit Strategies / Noll, J.; Wollenberg, D. van den; Osinga, F. (ed.) T.M.C. Asser Press / Springer, The Hague, Pagina's: 19-60
Jaar2016
TypeBoekdeel
ISBN9789462650770
TaalEngels

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